It looks like CBS has quietly cancelled the Pure Genius TV show. Deadline reports the network has decided not to order any episodes beyond the initial 13. That said, expect all produced episodes to air.
A medical drama from Jason Katims, Pure Genius stars Dermot Mulroney, Augustus Prew, Odette Annable, Reshma Shetty, Aaron Jennings, Ward Horton, and Brenda Song. Production will reportedly wrap on December 15th, with episode 13.
Pure Genius: A Look at the Ratings
Pure Genius premiered on October 27th. The pilot garnered a 1.05 in the 18-49 year old viewer ratings demographic and drew a total audience of 6.229 million viewers. It has been mostly downhill since then.
To date, CBS has aired four episodes of Pure Genius. The show’s season average in the demo is a paltry 0.94, and its total average audience is 5.617 million viewers. In other words, the cancellation is not a huge surprise.
What do you think? Are you a fan of the Pure Genius TV series? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a second season? Sound off, in the comments.
I really liked the show. Great topic discussions and great visuals. I loved the interaction with the show’s characters.
I LOVE this show! It is a unique and fun way to imagine how medicine could be done including ethical questions, etc Great cast! It is intelligent without so much corny soap-opera junk Seems more real than just about any other show. HOPE it gets another season!
This was the best new show I’ve seen in a loooooong time. I’m not interested in the ditzy comedies or the endless Chicago dramas. We’re above the 18-49 age group, and find the technological possibilities shown on Pure Genius facinating. Would love to see it come back.
I loved the show can’t believe they cancelled it. Should take some of all reality shows off. It was a look at future medical. All them stupid comedy shows. Always take good shows off and replace with stupid ones.
My husband and I both really like the show. Why cancel it? There are so few good shows on any more. Pleas bring it back.
This was a really good show. The possibilities that were featured on each episode were great, the writing was creative and very timely. Why take such a creative show off the air? They wrote themselves into a corner on the last episode but I’m sure they could figure a way out of the dilemma.
Why! Why! This show “Pure Genius” was just outstanding. Please bring it back. Maybe try another time slot.
They always cancel all of the good shows and keep stupid ones on . It is upsetting to see the shows that have survived. What is happening with all of us?
Who are the people who are getting polled for the ratings? They must all live under a rock. Bring back PURE GENIUS…….
Pure Genius was a good, exciting, clean show, why would you cancel it? It was a good show for adults that don’t want to watch smut on TV.
this is a great tv show amd should not be cancelled whats wrong with cbs i agree itust be ron by children or people who dont know good shows from bad
A dramatic show that is intelligent and realistic. . . .not another inane comedy aimed at myopic neophytes . . . and it is not being renewed? I am beginning to think that CBS television executives have the intelligence of 9 year olds. What a crime. Hopefully they will reconsider and order more episodes. We no longer watch NBC nor ABC- CBS is looking to join that list.
My wife and I (in our 70’s) have thoroughly enjoyed Pure Genius. It is a very intense drama to be sure, but there is almost always a “feel good” ending. Hopefully the rumor of its removal is fake news.
Pure Genious was my favorite tv series. Big disappointment if this series is done.
Pure Genius is a GREAT show…..hope another network picks it up…..I am a HUGE fan….CBS is making a mistake……
Have loved every episode of Pure Genius. The concept, the characters and the stories. Cannot wait for more, please make Series 2.
I really liked Pure Genius. I thought it was a good show.